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A dedicated podcast for professional welders and fabricators.
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MakingSparks: Oklahoma Meets Indiana – A Manufacturing Chat with Mike Payne Part 1, 406
Mike Payne has spent the last 20+ years deeply entrenched in the M&A process with dozens of companies throughout Oklahoma. Early in his career, he realized he loved the world of manufacturing. He also learned that he enjoyed operating a business. He was just waiting for the right opportunity to unfold.
How Businesses Can Collaborate with Technical Education, 402
What are the benefits of working closely with a local career & technical education center? You can have a huge impact on the local community, education system, and businesses. If you partner with a local technical center, it could have a far-reaching impact—and it just might help you recruit the next generation.
MakingSparks: Growing Shop Floor Front Line Leaders Part 1, 397
How do we recruit more young talent to fabrication? How do we navigate rapid growth balanced with training and development? How do we help develop young talent into our future leaders? These are just a few questions we wrestle with in this episode of MakingSparks with special guests Dakota Hunt and Jack Henry Hagan.
MakingSparks: Manufacturing Precision and Processes with BWXT GM Nate Foote, 396
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of nuclear reactor component production with a behind-the-scenes look at BWXT Mount Vernon. Join us as we explore the intricacies of their sprawling facility, home to cutting-edge CNC machine tools and sophisticated welding and heat-treating equipment.
MakingSparks: How Technology Drives Innovation on the Other Side of Metalworking Nation, 395
What are the pros and cons of plasma cutters vs. water jets vs. lasers? How does cutting with nitrogen differ from cutting with oxygen? How is technology driving innovation in fabrication? R.J. Reed and Brendon DiVincenzo join us in this episode of MakingSparks to cover all things lasers and fabrication.
MakingSparks: Expanding and Transitioning a Family Business in Manufacturing with Joe Patterson, 393
Every family business that’s growing and expanding runs into some challenges. From navigating tough conversations with family to determining a centralized versus decentralized model, there are numerous things to consider. Joe Patterson’s family business overcame the challenges that came their way and expanded globally.
MakingSparks: Embracing the Family Aspect of Business with Tad Dickel Part 2, 392
Running a family business is full of unique challenges—and successes—that many other businesses don’t have to think about. But navigating those challenges doesn’t have to be difficult. Tad Dickel returns in this episode of MakingSparks to cover it all.
MakingSparks: Navigating a Family Business in Manufacturing with Tad Dickel Part 1, 391
Nix Companies is a fifth-generation family business in an industry that’s predominantly privately held and family-owned. Family-owned businesses are the fabric of our economy. Today’s guest on MakingSparks, Tad Dickel, is a Leadership & Strategy Consultant with a special interest in family-owned businesses. He helps them with everything from governance to succession planning.
MakingSparks: Why Should a Manufacturing Leader Come to FabTech? 382
What is FabTech? Why should anyone in welding, fabrication, metal forming, or finishing attend FabTech? They not only hold seminars and have booths and exhibitors to visit. You won’t only learn about trends in technology and meet with potential suppliers. Most importantly, you’ll be able to network.
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